5.14 The Story about the Edler Sudhamma

The householder Citta sought to give alms to the two chief disciples, but the jealous resident bhikkhu Elder Sudhamma felt offended and refused to attend; the Buddha admonished him with some verses and he soon became an Arahat. Cast: Householder Citta, Elder Mahānāma, Elder Sudhamma, Elder Sāriputta, Elder Mahā Moggallāna, Elder Ānanda, Buddha Padumuttara, Buddha Kassapa Keywords: Offerings, Listening to Dhamma, Jealousy, Pride, Faith, Rich Men, Chief Disciples, Devatās, Past Lives, Previous Buddhas